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Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: to be discussed on application
Location: Coventry
Contract: Permanent

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement within a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will be responsible for creating CNC programmes, developing tooling and manufacturing methods, resolving production challenges, and driving process improvements to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality products.

Role & Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer

• Create CNC programmes to support the industrialisation of new and existing components.
• Develop manufacturing routings, tooling solutions, and rework/salvage schemes.
• Support PFMEA activities and Zero-Defect initiatives to improve First Pass Yield and reduce non-conformance.
• Develop and validate manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, manufacturing instructions, routings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve manufacturability and efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing process issues to minimise downtime and improve delivery performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Support and train production personnel on new processes, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and support new product introduction activities.

Requirements of a Manufacturing Engineer

• Proven experience within a Manufacturing Engineer position in a precision engineering or aerospace environment.
• Strong CNC programming experience, including turning and milling on 5-axis machines.
• Proficient in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• Experience creating tooling designs, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Zero Defects, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to join a leading aerospace manufacturing environment where you can make a real impact on process improvement and operational performance, we would like to hear from you.